Running for, with and sometimes away from my family

Mental Health

I had a plan, like I have many plans. The goals were set, the tactics and sections all decided upon. The blog posts were about to be written and motivation was high (despite it being January). Then the plan went wrong. The wheels fell off in the first bend. Well maybe two wheels at first. … [Read more…]

Before setting off for work today Mr LMR burnt a hole in our living room rug. The joys of having an open fire. I spent 20 minutes discussing how Middle Monkey could not get dressed because the only part of the room he wanted to dress in was too cold. I was also engaged in … [Read more…]

I know I only posted the other day but I have been trying since the new year to hibernate healthily. How am I getting on? Well, if I lived alone and could go out when I wanted and no one else ate my food, then things would be better. Still it could be worse. It … [Read more…]

Here we are again. January. My least favourite month. Despite a lack of official diagnosis, I am fairly confident that I suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder. I wrote about this in January 2016. I can find myself overwhelmed at this time of year. Lethargic and feeling worthless. This is definitely time for some well planned … [Read more…]

Due to Christmas frivolity, too much chocolate and cheese and a toddler who has given up on sleep, it has taken me a couple of weeks to get this written. I really wanted to try and do it justice though, as this race has been the final goal for 2016. At times this year I … [Read more…]

My #dailymile for #rwwinterrunstreak was done and dusted by 6.30am today. I am definitely grateful for the unusually mild weather that we are currently experiencing. Also, despite waking at 11.45pm Little Miss managed a full night’s sleep. Long may it continue (I’m not sure I will be that lucky however as there are a few more teeth … [Read more…]

This week I got the phone call that every working parent dreads. “Hi, don’t panic, but we have had to call an ambulance.” In that moment your instincts take over. That report, that moments earlier had to be finished by 5pm, suddenly means nothing. Grab coat and bag and just run to get to the … [Read more…]

On Saturday I was judged as a bad parent by a complete stranger. This was not a private word uttered in confidence, this was a very public announcement both inside and outside my home. In front of my neighbours and people I consider friends. It also involved a call by the Police. It could go … [Read more…]

On Sunday morning I ran race 11 of my 2016 challenges. Can you believe it? Sometimes I am stunned that I have made it this far. Never more so than this month. With the dark nights, plummeting temperatures and now rain/sleet to contend with, motivation to keep running is in short supply. The usual and unusual monkey … [Read more…]

On 24th October 2015, I bought the domain name littlemummyrunning.co.uk. I had a three month old baby and I was running myself ragged trying to be on time for three school runs a day. My timing possibly wasn’t great. But looking back now, on my anniversary, I can now see that my timing was perfect. … [Read more…]